More Than Scrubs and Skills, It's Soul Work
I still remember the moment I walked into the hospital for my first clinical duty, not quite sure what I was getting into. The constant movement of doctors, nurses, and staff created a rhythm I wasn't yet a part of. It felt like I had entered an entirely different world. As a nursing student, I had spent countless hours studying patient care, but witnessing it firsthand, seeing the compassion, the urgency, the teamwork was something no textbook could truly prepare me for. That day, I realized t hat nursing isn't just about knowledge, it's about presence, empathy, and learning to stay grounded in the middle of chaos. Our clinical duty takes place every Monday and Tuesday, so I built a morning routine to help me stay on track. I wake up at 4 a.m., giving myself enough time to get ready without feeling rushed. I start by preparing myself up, then I carefully pack all my duty essentials. It has become a q...